Top Rankings
Webb City R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,621 students in Webb City R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Webb City R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Webb City R-VII School District are Harry S. Truman Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School and Mark Twain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Webb City R-VII School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,621 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Webb City R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.50
# American Indian Students
34 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
399 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
66 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,736 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
81%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
335 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
189
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
290
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
352
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
344
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
342
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
327
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
361
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
335
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
360
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
372
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
333
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
325
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
313
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,731 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,752 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,731
$15,071
Spending / Student
$9,752
$13,899
Best Webb City R-VII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6085
Grades: 2-4
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 S Oronogo
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6040
Grades: 4
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1427 W Aylor
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6050
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6050
Grades: 3
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Carterville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
210 E Hall
Carterville, MO 64835
(417) 673-6080
Carterville, MO 64835
(417) 673-6080
Grades: K-4
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Webb City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
621 N Madison
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6010
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 1,349 students
Rank: #66.
Webb City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 W Aylor
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6045
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6045
Grades: 5-6
| 696 students
Rank: #77.
Webb City Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
807 W First St
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6030
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6030
Grades: 7-8
| 732 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bess Truman Primary Center
Magnet School
800 N Hwy D
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6055
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6055
Grades: K-1
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heritage Preschool
Magnet School
1020 N Webb
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6070
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6070
Grades: PK
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madge T. James Kind. Center
Magnet School
211 W Aylor
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6075
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6075
Grades: K
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Webster Primary Center
Magnet School
700 N Main
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6060
Webb City, MO 64870
(417) 673-6060
Grades: 1-2
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webb City R-VII School District?
Webb City R-VII School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,621 students.
What is the rank of Webb City R-VII School District?
Webb City R-VII School District is ranked #29 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webb City R-VII School District?
81% of Webb City R-VII School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webb City R-VII School District?
Webb City R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Webb City R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,752 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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